How to Remove Nest Doorbell

How to Remove Nest Doorbell – While the Nest doorbell can replace most wired doorbells, there are some cases where the doorbell system either doesn’t give enough power or gives too much power. You should check that your current doorbell can be replaced by the Nest doorbell.

Start here to uninstall your Google Nest Doorbell (wired) if you plan to move, install a new doorbell, or service your doorbell system.

This article only applies to the following device:

Nest Doorbell (wired)

This is what you’ll need to uninstall your Nest doorbell:

• Phillips screwdriver
• Release tool included with your doorbell. A thumb tack or paper clip can also work.

1. Turn power off at the breaker box

Turn power off for your doorbell at your home’s breaker box.

To make sure that the power is off for the Nest doorbell, check that the light is off and that it doesn’t ring when you press the chime button.

If needed, turn off the central power for your home to ensure that the power is off.

2. Remove the doorbell

To detach the Nest doorbell from its wall plate, insert its included release tool into the small hole at the bottom of the doorbell. If you don’t have the release tool, you can also use a thumb tack or paper clip instead.

3. Disconnect the wires

Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws on the back of the Nest doorbell and detach the doorbell wires.

If a Nest wire extender was used during installation, detach that from the system wires too. Pinch each terminal to open it up, then pull the wire out to disconnect it.

4. Uninstall the wall plate

Now that your doorbell has been removed, use a screwdriver to remove the screws and detach the wall plate.

5. Uninstall the chime connector

Important: When you disconnect the chime wires from the chime connector, you’ll need to reconnect each chime wire to the correct wire terminal. Otherwise, your doorbell’s chime might not work as expected.

To uninstall the chime connector, follow the steps below.

1. Go to the chime box and remove its cover. Tip: Doorbell chimes are usually mounted on the wall near the front door. Some covers simply pull off, but others might need to be unscrewed.
2. Disconnect each chime wire from the connector wire. Then, reattach the chime wires to their terminals in the chime. You should use the photo you took of your chime’s wiring to know which wire to connect to each terminal. Tip: If you don’t have a photo and you’re not sure how the wires are supposed to be connected, take a photo of your chime’s wiring before you disconnect anything. That way you can properly reconnect the wires to the chime connector if you need to.
3. Once all the wires are reconnected, remove the chime connector and put the chime cover back on.

Note: If you plan to install a Nest Doorbell (battery), you won’t need the chime connector that was installed with your old Nest Doorbell (wired), even if you plan to install your new doorbell using the system wires.

How to Reset a Nest Hello Video Doorbell

Introduction

This guide will assist you in performing a factory reset on your Nest Hello Video Doorbell. You may wish to do this if your device is not working as intended and you’ve exhausted all other possible repair steps or you want to give it to someone else.

Factory resetting your camera will erase all your camera’s settings and options. It will not automatically reconnect to Wi-Fi.

You will need:

• The release tool (or unfolded paper clip)

1 Remove Device from Nest Account

You can remove your Nest device (Thermostat, Cam, Dropcam, etc) from your Nest Account within the Nest app. Whether you’re using a computer or mobile phone, the steps are the same.

1. To remove a Nest device from your Nest Account, log into your account with the Nest app.
2. If you have multiple homes registered on the app, tap the Menu icon in the top left corner of the app home screen, then select the home that has the device you’d like to remove.
   
3. Tap the device you’d like to remove on the app home screen.
4. Tap the Settings icon in the upper right hand corner.
   
5. Scroll down and select Remove.
6. You’ll then be asked to confirm your choice.
   
7. You’ll get an email from Nest to confirm the camera has been removed from your account.
8. The device has been removed from the Nest account.

2 Factory Reset

If you have a Nest Aware subscription, do not cancel it if you intend to continue using your camera.

1. Insert the release tool (or a paperclip) into the hole at the bottom of Hello and pull it from the base.
   
2. Using the release tool, hold down the reset button on the back and at the same time, hold down the doorbell button on the front for about 10 seconds.
   
3. The camera will chime as its light ring spins blue, then flashes yellow.
   
4. When the lights turn off, release the two buttons.
5. The camera will chime again while the light ring pulses blue to indicate the factory reset is complete.
   
6. Factory reset is complete. If you want to reconnect the camera to the app, go through the setup once again.

Connect power wires to Nest Doorbell

• Before you connect the wires make sure they are clean. 
• Connect the power wires to the wire connectors. 
  • It doesn’t matter which connector you attach a wire to. 
  • Press down on the release tabs to insert the wires into the connectors. 
  • If you see exposed wire, remove the connectors and trim any excess wire.
• Important: Don’t let the connectors touch the backplate. This can cause an electrical short and damage the doorbell. Make sure that they only touch the screws. Tighten the screws to secure the connectors.
• Make sure the wires point down, not up, so the extra wire can be tucked back into the wall.

Conclusion

Google is working on a successor to the excellent Nest Hello doorbell, which it recently rebranded the Nest Doorbell (wired). The new Nest Doorbell will support 24/7 recording, will work with the Google Home app (not the Nest app), and should launch in 2022.